The true story of a powerful Knight and a runaway Queen who unite to defy an empire.
The Girl of Many Crowns
by D.H. Morris
Genre: Historical Fiction
“The
Girl of Many Crowns” is the true and inspiring story of Judith, the first
princess of France, who is a pawn in a complex political game of chess as her
father, King Charles, tries to hold on to his kingdom. King Charles, grandson
of Emperor Charlemagne, is beset on every side by Vikings, rebel lords, and
greedy neighboring monarchs. He marries 12-year-old Judith to Aethelwulf, the
aging King of Wessex, for political advantage. When she is widowed less than
two years later, he arranges a second marriage for her. But, when Judith
refuses to marry a third time at her father’s command, King Charles imprisons
her in one of his palaces.
Baldwin Iron Arm is a powerful knight from Flanders
who pledges loyalty to King Charles and his family. As the companion of
Judith’s brother, Louis, he fulfills his oath by protecting King Charles’
family from Vikings, rebel lords, wars, and assassination plots. He is
conflicted when he must choose between obeying the king and rescuing his
daughter Judith from her imprisonment.
As a descendant of Judith and Baldwin, the author discovered their intriguing story while doing a genealogical project. This journey inspired her to research everything about the 9 th Century – including food, politics, travel, war, education, clothing, jewelry, religion, holidays, marriage customs, and medicine. She loves talking about this remarkable time in history when the European countries we know today were being formed and fighting for their very existence.
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J.M. NORTHUP 
Sounds like an intriguing read!
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Thank you Jodi! I’m glad you find it intriguing! If you do get a chance to read it, I would love to hear your thoughts. Leaving a review helps me improve as a writer.
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It is amazing how women were treated in the past. They were a commodity.
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Thank you for your thoughtful comment! It’s true that women were often seen as commodities in many societies, which is a stark reminder of how far we’ve come—and how much work still lies ahead. Exploring these historical perspectives not only highlights the struggles women faced but also celebrates the resilience and strength they showed in fighting for their rights.
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